Residential Support Worker
Bluebell Children's Care
Bluebell Children's Care is a family-owned company. We are passionate about establishing and maintaining an exceptional children's home where children who have faced difficult beginnings can find a secure and loving environment. We work closely with the local authorities to provide support for children with social, emotional, behavioral difficulties. our mission is to offer safe, stable and nurturing environments where young people can develop resilience.
The Role
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Bluebell Children's Care are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic Residential Support Workers to join our team in Rosendale. As a Residential Support Worker, you will be changing a child's life by providing one to one care for children aged 7-18 who are from a background of trauma and neglect in line with their care plans, acting as a role model at all times. You must be driven to ensure the children and young people have an experience of childhood that they deserve, one filled with fun, laughter, friendship, and discovery.
You will be participating in the day-to-day operations & duties of the home alongside ensuring all the documentation required is completed accurately. We want you to be able to create a positive environment in the home, so this enables the children to express their character, feel safe and enrich their lives.
You will be supporting the children on social and educational activities that help them in developing their learning and educational aspirations, e.g., family contact, appointments, education, and leisure activities, including holidays abroad, trips in the UK and many more.
To achieve this high level of care we give, you will be working with a fantastic team and supportive manager to ensure the children in your care have all their needs and requirements met.
The age requirement is to be over the age of 21 as this is a Genuine Occupational Qualification in line with Equality Act 2010.
We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:
· Level 3 Diploma/NVQ relating to Young People in Residential Care
· Experience within the Care services
· Experience of working as part of a team
· Good written and verbal communication skills
· Ability to communicate with children & establish supportive relationships
· Knowledge of Children's Home Standards
· Awareness of issues affecting young people in Residential care. Ability to work on a rota basis, please note this may include sleepovers, weekends and bank holidays.
Salary including benefits
The initial salary is £12.50 per hour and £60 sleep allowance with potential for negotiation based on the applicant's experience.
Additional benefits include:
· Monthly supervisions with your manager focusing on well-being and career development/progression.
Monthly/Yearly Awards for Employee's
* Company pension scheme
* Flexible working pattern
* Free on-site parking
* Comprehensive induction and on-going training package and career development opportunities
* £300 Bonus on Good/Outstanding Ofsted inspection result
* Annual Leave
For further information about the company or the role, or to request an application form, please contact us.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Experience:
* Residential Childcare: 1 year (required)
* Support Environment: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
* NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (required)
Work Location: In person